Introductory Psychology is a major text ideal for those embarking on the study of psychology for the first time. It is the result of over 20 years of teaching in the area and provides a lively, readable and comprehensive account of the subject. The book is divided into eight parts covering: historical background, issues and controversies in psychology; biological bases of psychology; cognitive psychology; animal behaviour; human development; social psychology; personality and atypical behaviour; research methods.
The text is fully illustrated and features chapter objectives, chapter summaries, self-assessment questions, on-page glossary definitions and further reading lists to help consolidate students' learning.
All adopters of this textbook can gain free access to the Companion Website, which is designed to meet the needs of the busy lecturer. It includes a wide selection of material to support the book's use in the classroom or lecture hall; essay questions, suggested topics for seminar discussions, over 500 additional questions including multiple choice, and overhead transparency masters (available in PowerPoint or hardcopy).
Industry Reviews
'I would not hesitate to recommend this text to my students over and above the competition.' - Geraldine McCusker, Lecturer in Psychology, Manchester College of Arts and Technology 'a very up-to date, readable and accessible text... more accessible than most if not all acounts that I have come across... a very comprehensive and academic account which contains discussions of issues I haven't seen raised in other texts.' - Sarah Hack, former Head of Psychology , Long Road SFC, Cambridge 'I liked the tables that the authors used to summarise theories... these are very useful for students and an appealing part of any text... I believe the authors' approach will be very attractive to teachers and students.' - Phil Banyard, Department of Social Sciences, The Nottingham Trent University 'the text is presented in a very readable and user-friendly style... introductions are a good idea and provide an overview of the area of study... each chapter contains good and succinct glossaries... self assessment questions are spread fairly liberally throughout the book... these are certainly useful learning aids' - Mike Stanley, Head of Psychology, Gordana School, Bristol 'This approach certainly does follow the other titles I have read by the same authors and is accessible and teacher/student friendly. I particularly like the activity boxes for ideas for teaching and also the research boxes' - Ann Brazier, Psychology teacher, Hazlewick School, Crawley 'Clearly written with useful illustrations.' - E.Carter, De Montfort University 'The glossary boxes are very helpful and increase clarity. The self- assessment questions allow the student to judge their own understanding of each section which is excellent in supporting student-centred learning. Clear and easy to read.' - Gill McEwing, Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth 'Very useful...this is an excellent book.' - Lynda Rogers, Southampton School of Nursing 'A well written book, covers the essential topics...stimulating and useful reading...' - Dr Amer Hosin, University of North London 'Excellent beginners' guide.' - Dave Fisher, School of Nursing, University of Wolverhampton 'Easily readable, interesting, with useful self-assessment questions, good figures and diagrams. Logical, relevant and clear presentation.' - D.Holding, School of Health, Staffordshire University 'Students enjoyed it - very user friendly.' - E. Lewis, Rainford 6th Form College
